Carrot: Leaf spot Categories: Carrot Carrot Diseases Vegetables Last review date: 2026-08-28 02:29 Last edit date: Cercospora leaf spot on carrot Photo by: R.S. Byther Biology Leaf spot of carrot is also known as early blight. It is a fungal disease. The disease produces leaf and stem spots, primarily attacking young leaves. Initially the spots […]
Carrot: Root-knot nematode Categories: Carrot Carrot Diseases Vegetables Last review date: 2026-03-21 04:40 Last edit date: Root knot nematode damage on carrot Photo by: R.S. Byther Biology Nematodes are microscopic, parasitic worms that live in the soil and in infected plant parts. Carrot roots attacked by root-knot nematodes are stunted, may have many short, bushy […]
Carrot: Carrot rust fly Categories: Carrot Carrot Insects Vegetables Last review date: 2025-10-30 02:59 Last edit date: Carrot rust fly larval damage Photo by: A.L. Antonelli Biology The carrot rust fly adult is about 1⁄4″ long. The flies are shiny and dark green in color with yellow legs and heads. Females lay eggs around the […]